Alabama v. Ellis The State of Alabama petitioned for a writ of mandamus to direct the Pike Circuit Court to vacate its order granting Andre Ellis’s motion for a new trial. Ellis was convicted on two counts of first degree rape, and burglary in the second degree. He received an 85-year sentence. Ellis moved for…
In re: C.C. v. L.J. AL Supreme Court 9/30/14: via www.justia.com The Supreme Court granted certiorari review to address whether a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over a termination-of-parental-rights claim when the grounds for the termination did not involve a child alleged “to have committed a delinquent act, to be dependent, or to be in…
OBERIST LEE SAUNDERS v. GEORGE C. DUKE (MBI Agent), Thomas Matthews (Agent), Conrad Kilian (Agent) 11th Circuit Court of Appeal Justia.com Opinion Summary: Plaintiff filed suit against law enforcement officers under 42 U.S.C. 1983, alleging that officers used excessive force when his head was slammed against the pavement with extreme force after he had been…
